Nature Trails near Parry Sound, Ontario
Welcome to Parry Sound!
The Town of Parry Sound is the world-renowned jewel of the 30,000 Islands on Georgian Bay.
Located on Hwy 400 approximately 2 hours north of Toronto, and 2 hours south of Sudbury, Parry Sound hugs the shores of the world's largest freshwater archipelago, known as the 30,000 Islands. In 2004,UNESCO designated the area as a World Biosphere Reserve, the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve.
Parry Sound is rich in arts, culture and heritage. The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame are home to the international summer music festival, the Festival of the Sound. The Hall of Fame pays tribute to home-town hockey hero, Bobby Orr.
The 6 km Rotary and the Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail is a waterfront trail linking to the North Shore Rugged Trail. Stop along the way for a quick swim in sparkling, clean waters or enjoy a picnic at Waubuno Beach or catch a breath-taking sunset over the Bay.
Visit the Parry Sound Tourism and Explorers' Edge websites for a listing of attractions, events, accommodations, dining, and promotions.
If you are looking for an outstanding vacation destination, you will find it all in Parry Sound!
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BALSAM TRAIL This rugged trail extends from Centre Road (opposite Middle River Farm to Highway #124. An initiative of McKellar Council, the trail is being built by Hap Wilson of Eco-Trail Builders. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS...
The Humphrey Nature Trails feature 8 km’s of eco-friendly trails leading visitors into the temperate forest, beside many creeks, overlooking wetlands, and scaling beautiful waterfalls. The trails are perfect for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and...
KILLBEAR PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS Twin Points Trail 1.6 km loop (40 minutes) easy. The trail crosses over rock outcrops and through different types of forest until it makes its way to the rocky points and sandy beaches of the shoreline. A trail guide interprets the...
The Nesbitt Trail is named in memory of Ricky Nesbitt, a life-long resident of Ardbeg. The landscape around the trail is characteristic of Georgian Bay ecology with expansive bedrock ridges and significant wildlife habitat features. the trail is on public land and...
NORTHSHORE RUGGED TRAIL This is a rugged trail that follows the Georgian Bay shore. The trail head is located at the bottom of Salt Dock Rd. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Parry Sound District Nearby towns and...
PINE GROVE NATURE TRAILS These trails offer an easy, peaceful walk through a mixed forest which is dominated by maple and other upland hardwood species. A few interpretive signs are found along the trail which talk about the various species of trees located in the...
ROSE POINT RECREATION TRAIL This 6 km trail travels from James Bay Junction Road South through to Rose Point Road along the old JR Booth Rail bed. This trail is a vital link to larger provincial and regional trail systems including the Park-to-park Trail. The rich...
ROTARY & THE ALGONQUIN REGIMENT WATERFRONT TRAIL This 6 km trail hugs the shore of Georgian Bay. Trail access can be found at the bottom of Bay St, Champagne St, Prospect St, or Salt Dock Rd. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS...
The Seguin Trail is managed by the Park-to-Park Trail Association, with sections designated as part of the Trans Canada Trail. This 60 km (37.3 mi) rail corridor is the original rail bed constructed by JR Booth in the late 1800s for moving lumber from the Ottawa River...
WHITESTONE LAKE RECREATIONAL TRAIL This trail is a 2.9 km loop through a diverse mixed forest of towering hemlock and vibrant oaks trees. It is a steep climb to the lookout. Caution is required during open hunting season from October to December. Link to trail...